Halcyon, Chatham Place, Reading, Berkshire, RG1

A well-presented one bedroom fifth floor apartment in the popular Chatham Place Development. Located a short walk to Reading Station with its direct link to London Paddington in under 25 minutes and close to Reading’s thriving shopping, bars, cafes and restaurants. Set on the upper floors of the development the property has an internal outlook from its balcony on to a landscaped communal courtyard. Living accommodation comprises, an open plan living space with a high spec. fitted kitchen at one end and access on to the balcony the other. There is a double bedroom with built in wardrobes and an innovative sliding door system into the living space, a contemporary bathroom suite and generous storage/laundry cupboard which houses the washing machine. The property further benefits from lift access, a video entry system and a concierge service. This contemporary home is ideal for young professionals and/or someone commuting into London and is being sold with no chain complications. It is an ideal investment and can be purchased with an excellent tenant in situ with a rental yield in excess of 6%.

Halcyon is located in the Chatham Place Development a five minute walk from Reading Station. Chatham Place is the landmark re-development of the West end of Reading's Town Centre. The development has a yoga studio, is adjacent to Q-Park where residents and guests can park (charges apply) and is short walk from Reading's main shopping and entertainment precincts. Reading is one of the south east’s largest towns only 25 minutes from London by train, with trains running every five minutes or so, Reading is home to many of the city’s commuters. Reading also has easy links by road or rail to Swindon, Oxford, Basingstoke, Heathrow and farther afield. Beyond the hive of commercial activity, Reading is nestled in the heart of Royal Berkshire offering beautiful riverside walks on the Thames and tow path ambles on the Kennet and Avon canals and with the nearby Berkshire Downs and Chilterns, beautiful countryside is never far away. Reading offers a rich mix of shops and markets. In the heart of the town, The Oracle combines chic boutiques with Riverside bars and dining and within a minute’s walk there are many high-street favourites including John Lewis and Marks & Spencer. There are restaurants, cafes and brasseries to suit every taste in Reading.
Reading school founded in 1125 is the 16th oldest school in England, there are 6 other state secondary schools along with 37 state primary schools in the borough. In addition there are some well-recognised and top ranked independent and public schools in Reading and its surrounding catchment. Schools such as Leighton Park, Queen Annes, The Abbey, Crosfields, Bradfield College, The Oratory and Bluecoat are just some of the outstanding public schools in the area. Kendrick girls’ school is one of the top grammar schools in the UK. Reading University established in 1892 is a ‘red brick’ and ranked in the top 1% of universities in the world. There are almost 23,000 students from all over the globe.